May 17, 2012
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Health Issues Facing Women at Home and Around the World
Women are concerned with a variety of healthcare topics, and we do our best to cover a broad range in each of our quarterly issues. Topics covered in “Every Woman’s Health” might include overviews of common women’s health issues like cardiovascular health, rheumatoid arthritis, or bone health, for example, or offer skin care advice from dermatologists or tips for combating sleep disorders or depression.
Prevention is the best line of defense against heart disease. By Laurie Wertich Cathy Anderson-Meyers is a beacon of health. She is a triathlete, a professional snowshoe guide, and an instructor for the REI Outdoor School. She eats a healthy diet and has low cholesterol and blood pressure. For the past 17 years, she has [...]
By Joan Peck My husband, Roger, was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer on September 1, 2001, his fiftieth birthday. He had no symptoms, but because current American Cancer Society screening guidelines called for all men his age to be screened, his family doctor had given him his first prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and digital [...]
When it comes to our health, we should all take a closer look at the growing role of technology in our lives. By Mia James We love our technology. With mobile phones, computers, tablet computers, and e‑readers, we’re spending an increasing number of hours in front of a screen. And though many of us who [...]
By Gwen Richards In November 2008 my husband and I left my doctor’s office. He went home and I returned to work. I stood in the parking lot and reviewed the billing statement in my hand. On it were the words Alzheimer’s/Dementia. After a few moments of thought, I went into my workplace, spoke to [...]
By Maria Carrillo, PhD Scientific Director, Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia, affecting more than 5 million Americans and more than 35 million people worldwide. Experts predict that as the population ages, this number will triple by 2050, putting a huge strain on families as well as on the healthcare [...]
Key nutrients play a vital role in the health of your skin. By Todd Schlesinger, MD You’ve heard the news, read the stories, and seen the reports: nutrition is important to our health. As a part of an overall wellness plan that includes physical activity, getting enough sleep, and keeping stress levels in check, eating [...]
Adult stem cell collection is now an option for the general population. How can individuals benefit from this, and what questions should consumers be asking? By Diana Price Though recent research has made significant headway in providing us with information about risk factors for and genetic links to various diseases, we are still quite a [...]
The Next Big Thing By Diana Price Millions of Americans are affected by Alzheimer’s disease, but most of us are in denial as to the impact of this major—public and personal—health issue. Read on to hear from experts and patients about what we all should know about the disease. Ask most of your friends and [...]
Understanding sleep disorders and seeking effective treatment may help. By Mia James Common sense, our mothers, and medical experts all tell us that a good night’s sleep is one of the keys to health and wellness. However, unlike some other good, clean living directives—eating well and exercising regularly, for example—getting enough sleep isn’t a behavior [...]
By Kristin A Bendikson, MD, USC Fertility How a patient’s ethnic background affects her chance of pregnancy, especially with in vitro fertilization (IVF), is a fascinating yet poorly studied area of research. According to a 1995 national survey of family growth, non-White married women were more likely to experience infertility than White married women, yet [...]
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